Jerome J. Kenealy

Jerome J. Kenealy “Jerry” age 83 of Hartford, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born in the town of Erin to Alice Schmidt and was raised by his dear grandparents John and Etta Kenealy. He served in the United States Army as a Ranger. He was united in marriage to Peggy Collins on October 27, 1989. Jerry owned and operated his own painting service and also worked for Chrysler Outboard and Force Manufacturing for many years. After retirement he enjoyed driving a school bus for the town of Erin. He also enjoyed camping, fishing in the Mississippi River (his favorite spot), hunting, watching the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, watching his son Kevin race cars, and reading the newspapers every day. In earlier years he was very involved in baseball, from playing to coaching. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Peggy Kenealy; loving children, Debbie Bonney of Cudahy, Danny (Bev) Kenealy of Theresa, Kevin Kenealy of Iron River, and JJ Kenealy of Hartford; cherished grandchildren, Chris (Val), Andy (Kristie), Nicholas Bonney, Oscar Arroyo, Adam (Kristen), Aaron (Becca), Jamie Kenealy, Jasmine (Brian) Oswald, Britni (fiancé, Shawn Gavin) Kenealy; 19 cherished great-grandchildren; and his dear brother, John (Barbara) Schmidt of Lublin. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; mother; siblings, Rollie (MaryJane), Bobby McCrackin, and Mary (Marvin) Wittig; and his great-granddaughter, Molly Kenealy. A Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry will be held Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 10:00am at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (4886 WI-175 Hartford, WI 53027) with Fr. Davies Edassery officiating. Family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:00am. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in the town of Erin, with military honors. Additional visitation will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Shimon Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00pm. In memory of Jerry, contributions to the American Lung Association (American Lung Association National Direct Response Headquarters, 1200 Hosford Street, Suite 10 Hudson, WI 54016-9316) or to St. Kilian’s Holy Name Society (WTKM-Hartford 1540AM) are greatly appreciated. The Kenealy Family would like to share their sincere gratitude with Dr. Kelly Darmody and her nurse Sarah, the doctors and nursing staff at the Hartford and Grafton ICU for the wonderful care Jerry received and compassion given to them, as well as Fr. David LaPlante for visiting Jerry and praying for him. “God Bless You!”- Jerry The Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be found at: www.shimonfuneralhome.com